CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
The hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents reported: DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
Contact: For more information, consumers can contact DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DUI-Online.com
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
These Buoyancy Control Systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The overpressure valve is installed on these units. It is very difficult to distinguish the defective overpressure valves from those not affected. Therefore, all overpressure valves with red pulls are included in this recall. The jacket model has the DUI logo printed on the jacket pocket, epaulet, and weight pockets. The wings model has the DUI logo printed on the epaulet and weight pockets. The letters "DUI" are printed on the permanent hang tags found on the Buoyancy Control System.